Latin America is home to some of the most dynamic and strategically positioned ports in the world, serving as crucial trade arteries connecting international markets. These mega ports are not only transit hubs but also serves as the backbone of global supply chains, driving economic growth and facilitating commerce across continents. As cross-border trade intensifies,…
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Setting Sail in 2025: 12 Largest Vessels in the Container Shipping Industry
The global container shipping industry is gearing up for another groundbreaking year as 2025 welcomes some of the largest and most technologically advanced container ships ever built. As global trade volumes continue to rise, shipping lines are investing in massive vessels designed for efficiency, sustainability, and capacity like never before. These giants of the sea…
The use of feeder vessels in the container shipping industry
A feeder vessel, also known as a feeder ship, serves as an intermediate-sized cargo vessel with a specific purpose in the container shipping industry. Its primary role is to gather shipping containers at a port and subsequently convey them to transshipment hubs or central container terminals. At these locations, the containers are either transferred onto…